Sports Innovation previews the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and offers team stats and betting tips with the latest odds.
Real Madrid welcome bitter rivals Atletico Madrid to the Santiago Bernabeu for another derby in La Liga.
In what is arguably the biggest clash on the European calendar this weekend, both sides will be desperate to win. Real Madrid want to extend their five-point lead at the top of the La Liga table. Los Blancos have been brilliant lately, having won each of their last nine games in all competitions.
As for Atletico, it really is a crucial moment. The reigning champions are 10 points behind their city rivals in fourth. While they do have a game in hand, a defeat on Sunday could seriously hurt their title defense.
Our tip
Facts and figures for Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
- Real Madrid has won the last 6 matches in a row;
- Real Madrid unbeaten the last 8 matches in a row;
- Real Madrid has won the last 3 matches in a row at home;
- Real Madrid unbeaten the last 17 matches in a row at home.
- Atletico Madrid unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row when playing away;
- Atletico Madrid scored in the last 16 of 18 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Atletico Madrid’s last 6 of 8 matches;
- Atletico Madrid conceded the last 8 matches in a row when playing away.
Current form — Real Madrid v. Atletico Madrid
Los Blancos are looking formidable
Real Madrid are in awesome shape at the moment. Carlo Ancelotti’s side have really been enjoying their football in their previous 3 matches, which started off with a 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao. They went on to beat Real Sociedad by 0-2, before also getting the better of Inter in a 2-0 victory.
The visitors hope to boost points tally
Results have been pretty much up to scratch in recent matches for Atletico Madrid, who have performed more or less according to expectations. Diego Simeone’s side are a bit back and forth at the moment, but at least mostly forth, as they beat Cadiz by 1-4. Following that up proved too difficult as they lost 1-2 against Mallorca, before claiming 3 points in a 1-3 win against FC Porto.
How do the bookies view it?
It’s a close call between the two teams, according to the bookies. Real Madrid are slight favorites, perhaps due to home advantage, with Mr. Green pricing a Los Blancos win at 2.06. Betfair offers odds of 3.90 for Atletico Madrid to take the spoils of victory, while a draw pays out at a tempting 3.60 at ComeOn!.
Real Madrid v. Atletico Madrid — fixture history
The last time Real Madrid played Atletico Madrid was at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, the game finished with a 1-1 scoreline.
Los Blancos have the following 4-6-0 meeting statistics with Atletico Madrid. In the last 10 meetings of these teams, an advantage was formed on the side of the home side, and these matches were also remembered for a low number of goals.
Current table in the La Liga
As the current La Liga standings show us, the difference between the two teams is 10 points. Even though Atletico Madrid cannot overtake Real Madrid in the league standings right away, they will surely look to reduce or at least maintain the current gap. Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who are in 1st with 39 points, will do their part to widen the distance to their upcoming opponents on Sunday.
Top goalscorer
It is difficult to look past Antoine Griezmann, when searching for a goalscorer. He seems in wonderful shape and hit the target 3 times in recent matches for Atletico Madrid.
With Karim Benzema back from injury, Real Madrid will hope the Frenchman continues from where he left off. If not, Vinicius Junior is also on a superb run of form.
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